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KBM · 13 August 2014, 04:33 AM

Albeit a short one. I suppose I better explain.

I first purchased a SubC date and had the watch for a little over a year. I thought I needed a date back then, but the cyclops always bothered me. Having toyed with the idea of modding the watch with a clean crystal, I finally opted to flip the 116610 for a 114060. This was an instant symmetrical love, but the DSSD was always at the back of my mind, and it kept lurking there, slowly growing on me. I then caved and flipped the Sub for a DSSD. This from someone who never considered himself a flipper. Ha.

I owned the DSSD for about 3 months, and tried to wear it as much as possible. It proved to be a fantastic weekend piece for me, but I truly wanted the star diver in the collection to be my daily. I had no problem with the diameter of the watch, but it's height (thickness) and weight bothered me constantly when I wore the watch for prolonged periods.

Well, I finally decided to admit it wasn't working and had the "it's not you, it's me" talk with my DSSD. I'm swallowing my pride and running back to my 114060 like the guy who finally figured out he should never have let that foxy lady get away. I hope she takes me back.

Anyways, when I think back, I really have no regrets on all the flipping - having experienced these three watches, and not only for a brief time at an AD, is what allowed me to finally make my mind about which diver was perfect for me.

Thanks a lot, DSSD, I hope we can stay friends

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1995akcoop · 13 August 2014, 04:38 AM

have you considered the SD4000? looks like a DSSD without the heftyness

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HogwldFLTR · 13 August 2014, 04:40 AM

114060

mannyv11 · 13 August 2014, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 1995akcoop

have you considered the SD4000? looks like a DSSD without the heftyness

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I was just thinking the same thing

Mr Daytona · 13 August 2014, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 1995akcoop

have you considered the SD4000? looks like a DSSD without the heftyness

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That is the real solution! Just got mine today.

thomaspp · 13 August 2014, 04:42 AM

Haha... It's not you it's me! Funny stuff. Well, congrats!

KBM · 13 August 2014, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 1995akcoop

have you considered the SD4000? looks like a DSSD without the heftyness

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I did. Actually, my initial thought was to flip the DSSD for the SD4k. However, the difference in height between the Sub and the SD4k is still pretty substantial (12.5 mm vs. ~15.5 mm). Besides, after pondering that for a bit, I concluded that I really liked the Sub's glossy dial more, preferred to put the almost 4k price difference towards another watch and didn't mind not having the date (just look at that symmetry

).

1995akcoop · 13 August 2014, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Daytona

That is the real solution! Just got mine today.

oh really, nice pick up!!!

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KBM · 13 August 2014, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Daytona

That is the real solution! Just got mine today.

That's a beauty, congrats!!

KBM · 13 August 2014, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by thomaspp

Haha... It's not you it's me! Funny stuff. Well, congrats!

The DSSD is a terrific watch, it just wasn't exactly what I was looking for. I'm certain it will be very happy with someone else, and I wish it all the best in life.

ADB85 · 13 August 2014, 04:58 AM

Good choice, absolutely love the symmetry of my 114060.

jhcam8 · 13 August 2014, 04:59 AM

Good luck, friend.

Duey · 13 August 2014, 05:07 AM

I had a DSSD for a few days until I traded it. I called it PUNK because it felt like I had a Hockey Puck taped on my wrist. It was so top heavy your wrist would start to go numb after a few hours ...

KBM · 13 August 2014, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Duey

I had a DSSD for a few days until I traded it. I called it PUNK because it felt like I had a Hockey Puck taped on my wrist. It was so top heavy your wrist would start to go numb after a few hours ...

I hear you, Duey, it is not for everyone. An amazing piece, though.

Duey · 13 August 2014, 05:16 AM

It is a beautiful watch but I do Love my Subc's

brandrea · 13 August 2014, 05:16 AM

What a great post! Thank you for sharing your experience with these great pieces. I too have struggled with whether to buy a DSSD - something always holds me back.

Good luck to you and your new/old friend

Wesley Crusher · 13 August 2014, 05:24 AM

Hey, at least you gave it a fair try! At the end of the day, it just wasn't right for you.

leicashot · 13 August 2014, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by kauebm

I did. Actually, my initial thought was to flip the DSSD for the SD4k. However, the difference in height between the Sub and the SD4k is still pretty substantial (12.5 mm vs. ~15.5 mm). Besides, after pondering that for a bit, I concluded that I really liked the Sub's glossy dial more, preferred to put the almost 4k price difference towards another watch and didn't mind not having the date (just look at that symmetry

).

Ahhh, I think Rolex has a new Symmetrical champion (including the bezel) ;-)

Wesley Crusher · 13 August 2014, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by leicashot

Ahhh, I think Rolex has a new Symmetrical champion (including the bezel) ;-)

That's a negative, ghost rider.

wantonebad · 13 August 2014, 05:41 AM

Você Senhor tomou uma decisão sábia! Bom para você, sou um bocado ciumento!!

KBM · 13 August 2014, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

What a great post! Thank you for sharing your experience with these great pieces. I too have struggled with whether to buy a DSSD - something always holds me back.

Good luck to you and your new/old friend

Thanks, Brian. It took me long to decide between these watches, and I think the only way to make the right choice is maybe wear a watch with similar proportions to the DSSD for a while before pulling the trigger. If you only plan to wear it eventually, it's a whole other story and I have nothing but praise for the watch!

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Hey, at least you gave it a fair try! At the end of the day, it just wasn't right for you.

I really feel like I did. And I'm glad I did it, otherwise it would always linger on the back of my mind as an "what if..."

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Ahhh, I think Rolex has a new Symmetrical champion (including the bezel) ;-)

Leica, I always stop for a second to look at the pictures of your new watch. That particular photo is phenomenal!

leicashot · 13 August 2014, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by kauebm

Leica, I always stop for a second to look at the pictures of your new watch. That particular photo is phenomenal!

Thanks buddy much appreciate the appreciation

Brian Page · 13 August 2014, 06:36 AM

I had my DSSD for about 4 years. Get the SD4000, it's the perfect diver

Brian Page · 13 August 2014, 06:38 AM

joli160 · 13 August 2014, 06:43 AM

Good that you changed back

, you have to love it, otherwise it's a waste.
I have my DSSD for a month now and it has not left my wrist. Regarding the weight I wish it was in Platina

Time Exposure · 13 August 2014, 07:25 AM

The 114060 is constantly tapping me on the shoulder, wanting to be the fourth watch in my three-watch plan...

KBM · 13 August 2014, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by wantonebad

Você Senhor tomou uma decisão sábia! Bom para você, sou um bocado ciumento!!

Ed Man · 13 August 2014, 07:37 AM

Great story. At least you know what you want and experienced it so you can relax and enjoy the 114060. I absolutely love mine. I have a DJ II I hardly wear because I love wearing the 114060 so much. It's like the perfect watch to me.

KBM · 13 August 2014, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Page

I had my DSSD for about 4 years. Get the SD4000, it's the perfect diver

Amazing Picture! I considered it, but as explained above the Sub's thin profile and glossy dial won me over.

Quote:

Originally Posted by joli160

Good that you changed back

, you have to love it, otherwise it's a waste.
I have my DSSD for a month now and it has not left my wrist. Regarding the weight I wish it was in Platina

I would need to lift weights for a while before being able to sport a Pt. DSSD

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Originally Posted by Time Exposure

The 114060 is constantly tapping me on the shoulder, wanting to be the fourth watch in my three-watch plan...

Yep, that doesn't stop, either.

WAK4 · 13 August 2014, 07:39 AM

I have been fortunate enough to go through almost all of the SS sports models over the years, some more than once. It's really helped me know what I truly like and want.

For me, I ended up with the SD-C/SD4000/SD4K... or whatever you want to call the 116600...being my absolute favorite. The others have stayed on the winder a lot more lately as a result.

Yeah, it's taller but I would say you really should try it on to see if that extra 3mm means much to you.

13 August 2014, 04:33 AM	#1
KBM 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,433	Thanks DSSD, we had a good run Albeit a short one. I suppose I better explain. I first purchased a SubC date and had the watch for a little over a year. I thought I needed a date back then, but the cyclops always bothered me. Having toyed with the idea of modding the watch with a clean crystal, I finally opted to flip the 116610 for a 114060. This was an instant symmetrical love, but the DSSD was always at the back of my mind, and it kept lurking there, slowly growing on me. I then caved and flipped the Sub for a DSSD. This from someone who never considered himself a flipper. Ha. I owned the DSSD for about 3 months, and tried to wear it as much as possible. It proved to be a fantastic weekend piece for me, but I truly wanted the star diver in the collection to be my daily. I had no problem with the diameter of the watch, but it's height (thickness) and weight bothered me constantly when I wore the watch for prolonged periods. Well, I finally decided to admit it wasn't working and had the "it's not you, it's me" talk with my DSSD. I'm swallowing my pride and running back to my 114060 like the guy who finally figured out he should never have let that foxy lady get away. I hope she takes me back. Anyways, when I think back, I really have no regrets on all the flipping - having experienced these three watches, and not only for a brief time at an AD, is what allowed me to finally make my mind about which diver was perfect for me. Thanks a lot, DSSD, I hope we can stay friends [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

13 August 2014, 04:40 AM	#3
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,466	114060 __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

13 August 2014, 04:42 AM	#6
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,136	Haha... It's not you it's me! Funny stuff. Well, congrats! __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

13 August 2014, 04:59 AM	#12
jhcam8 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: SE MI, USA Watch: Sub C Posts: 2,068	Very poignant. Good luck, friend.

13 August 2014, 05:41 AM	#20
wantonebad 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,845	Você Senhor tomou uma decisão sábia! Bom para você, sou um bocado ciumento!! __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

13 August 2014, 04:38 AM	#2
1995akcoop "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,160	have you considered the SD4000? looks like a DSSD without the heftyness Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 August 2014, 05:07 AM	#13
Duey 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Duey Location: Maui Watch: Too Many To List Posts: 3,588	I had a DSSD for a few days until I traded it. I called it PUNK because it felt like I had a Hockey Puck taped on my wrist. It was so top heavy your wrist would start to go numb after a few hours ...

13 August 2014, 05:16 AM	#15
Duey 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Duey Location: Maui Watch: Too Many To List Posts: 3,588	It is a beautiful watch but I do Love my Subc's

13 August 2014, 05:16 AM	#16
brandrea 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 76,352	What a great post! Thank you for sharing your experience with these great pieces. I too have struggled with whether to buy a DSSD - something always holds me back. Good luck to you and your new/old friend

13 August 2014, 05:24 AM	#17
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	Hey, at least you gave it a fair try! At the end of the day, it just wasn't right for you.

13 August 2014, 06:36 AM	#23
Brian Page "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA Posts: 6,596	Sounds like my story but I had my DSSD for about 4 years. Get the SD4000, it's the perfect diver

13 August 2014, 06:38 AM	#24
Brian Page "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA Posts: 6,596

13 August 2014, 06:43 AM	#25
joli160 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,592	Good that you changed back , you have to love it, otherwise it's a waste. I have my DSSD for a month now and it has not left my wrist. Regarding the weight I wish it was in Platina __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

13 August 2014, 07:25 AM	#26
Time Exposure "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Bryan Location: Sac Valley, CA US Watch: Patek 5980/1A Posts: 2,860	The 114060 is constantly tapping me on the shoulder, wanting to be the fourth watch in my three-watch plan...

13 August 2014, 07:37 AM	#28
Ed Man Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Edmond Location: Michigan Watch: 114060/116334 Posts: 737	Great story. At least you know what you want and experienced it so you can relax and enjoy the 114060. I absolutely love mine. I have a DJ II I hardly wear because I love wearing the 114060 so much. It's like the perfect watch to me.

13 August 2014, 07:39 AM	#30
WAK4 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Bill Location: NJ Watch: Always changing Posts: 4,172	I have been fortunate enough to go through almost all of the SS sports models over the years, some more than once. It's really helped me know what I truly like and want. For me, I ended up with the SD-C/SD4000/SD4K... or whatever you want to call the 116600...being my absolute favorite. The others have stayed on the winder a lot more lately as a result. Yeah, it's taller but I would say you really should try it on to see if that extra 3mm means much to you.

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